Christopher was the victim of an attempted murder. Though he was initially eager to help in any way, as the case progressed he felt that his needs as a victim were not being taken into account. He was not provided with up-to-date information on his case, and he felt unsafe testifying against the alleged offender. What was Christopher experiencing?

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Christopher was experiencing re-victimization, which occurs when a victim feels their needs are neglected or they are put in distressing situations during the legal process, exacerbating their sense of being victimized.

Christopher Was the Victim of an Attempted Murder